By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/5/16
Conestoga 2020 defenseman Scott Smith has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University.
Scott Smith profile:
High School: Conestoga
Graduation Year: 2020
Position: Defense
College Choice: Johns Hopkins University
Club Affiliation: Rising Sons
Major lacrosse honors: Team Pennsylvania in Inter Ac Challenge. Chester County All Stars, MVP Rising All-Star, Adrenaline Black Card
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose this school? “I chose Johns Hopkins because it is a great academic school and has a great coach and lacrosse program.”
Outlook for 2017 HS season? “I hope to make varsity and I know that won’t be easy so I will have to work hard. I hope to win as many state championships as possible.”
People to thank: “I would like to thank my Mom, Dad and older brother for pushing me to get better; my head coach, Tad Doyle; Coach (Dave) Pietramala; my two defense coaches, Coach Mo Glavin and Billy Conners.”
Other schools considered: Penn, Navy and Maryland
Maplezone Sports Institute, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com boys’ recruits, congratulates Scott Smith. MSI is located on Conchester Highway (Rt. 322) in Garnet Valley, offering Offering private, group, and team training. Training programs are made for each individual skill set and player. 
